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Press releases - 2024 and 2023

Great Yarmouth Borough Council encourages responsible dog ownership as winter draws in

As winter approaches, Great Yarmouth Borough Council is urging pet owners to be responsible and ensure they clean up after their dogs during the colder months.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council launches consultation on review of polling stations

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is continuing to enhance the democratic process in the region by conducting a review of all polling stations - and is asking residents for their input.

Artists sought to help create exciting new trail in Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC) has launched a search for artists to create an exciting new public art and sculpture trail in the town.

Joint statement on erosion at Hemsby

In a joint statement, Great Yarmouth Borough Council (GYBC), Coastal Partnership East (the council's coastal management team), Great Yarmouth MP Sir Brandon Lewis, and Norfolk County Council, said: ''For many years, Great Yarmouth Borough Council and Coastal Partnership East, with the support of Sir Brandon Lewis and Norfolk County Council, have sought to secure protection for Hemsby.

Businesses invited to attend new sustainability event in Great Yarmouth

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting representatives from local businesses to a new, free event designed to help companies embark on their sustainability journeys.

'Big Green Beast' and other new refuse trucks visit schools of competition winners

Great Yarmouth Services Limited's (GYS) brand-new fleet of five state-of-the-art refuse trucks have visited the schools to meet competition winners.

Great Yarmouth Borough Council offers funding to help celebrate local culture

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced a new funding opportunity, called The Activation Grant, designed to support cultural community events in the Great Yarmouth area.

New plans for Peggotty Road Community Centre

Great Yarmouth Borough Council has announced new plans for the town's Peggotty Road Community Centre as it looks to continue the venue's valuable role for local people.

Council calls for sports, leisure and well-being organisations and businesses to express interest for funding

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting local clubs, organisations and businesses in the sports, leisure and well-being sectors to express an interest in available capital and revenue grants, funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Gorleston tree-ted to return of Christmas Light Switch On

Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season as the Gorleston Christmas Light Switch On returns to light up the town, promising a festive experience that will enchant visitors of all ages.

Countdown to Christmas begins with Great Yarmouth festive extravaganza

Great Yarmouth's three-day Christmas spectacular will start at 10am on Friday, November 24, in Great Yarmouth town centre.

Rural businesses encouraged to express interest for available funding

Great Yarmouth Borough Council is inviting rural businesses to express an interest in a small number of capital grants, funded through the UK Rural England Prosperity Fund.